cross-country mountainbike events calendar
Compiled by Craig & Rebekah, Christchurch Singletrack Club -
last updated: 20 October 2024
The following is a frequently updated list of all the cross country mountainbike events we know of that may be of interest
to cross country mountainbikers (particularly those of us from Canterbury). While we try to ensure details are correct, the Christchurch Singletrack Club take no
responsibility if they are not. If you spot any errors or know of other
events that should be included here then please let us know by flicking us an
email (craig@singletrack.org.nz)
To help with competitors and organisers scheduling events, we also list a few major road and multisport event dates (shown in green).
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October 2024
25-27 October 2024 (Labour Weekend) - Whaka 100 MTB Marathon - Rotorua
The Southern Hemisphere's biggest MTB Marathon and festival. Courses for all to challenge themselves: 5km Kids, 10km Fun Ride, 25km, 50km, 100km and Miler (160km), including National Champs for XCM and Eliminator. Regardless of what course you decide to race one thing is guaranteed: you will be racing in one of the best mountain bike venues in New Zealand. www.whaka100.co.nz
Sat 26 October 2024 (Labour weekend) - Dusky Trail - Twizel
A 40km course in the Mackenzie Country through iconic highcountry stations with magnificent views of Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki, and Lake Benmore. Involves a few river crossings and an overall vertical climb of over just 500m. The Trail follows 4WD farm tracks and has a small section of both singletrack and gravel road. More info at: www.twizelhardlabour.org.nz
November 2024
Sat 2 November 2024 - 6 Hour Blast - McLeans Island
Usually 11km course of easy flat hardpacked gravel track at McLeans Forest Park, Christchurch. www.muddygumbootevents.com
Sun 3 November 2024 - Coastal Classic - Taieri Mouth
15 and 45km courses. coastalclassic.org.nz
Sunday 10 November 2024 - Rock around the Croc 4 Hour MTB Challenge - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
A new relay event for the Canterbury race calendar, for solo or teams of 2-3 riders, brought to you by the Christchurch Singletrack Club. This is a unique race format where parts of the course change slightly three times during the duration of the race so that across the four hours riders use almost every track in the park (most expert tracks have easy options). This is a demanding course (Grades 3-4) for competent riders... this is a challenge! More details at www.singletrack.org.nz Will be postponed or cancelled if the conditions are adverse. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz
Sat 16 November 2024 - Ride the Wilderness - West Coast Wilderness Trail, West Coast
Four different course options to suit all riders: 131 km Ross to Greymouth, 100 km Hokitika to Greymouth,64 km Cowboy Paradise to Greymouth, 26 km Kumara to Greymouth. Teams of 2 or 4 can race from Ross and teams of 2 from Cowboy Paradise. See www.ridethewilderness.co.nz
Tuesday evening, 19 November 2024 - Crocodile Series, round 1 - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
We (Christchurch Singletrack Club) are running our annual series of short XC races again this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Races typically take around 30-40 minutes to complete, and involve up to 4 laps. We vary the course each week for the main course. Usually 4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry for club members is by donation, and cheap for others. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz
Tuesday evening, 26 November 2024 - Crocodile Series, round 2 - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
We (Christchurch Singletrack Club) are running our annual series of short XC races again this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Races typically take around 30-40 minutes to complete, and involve up to 4 laps. We vary the course each week for the main course. Usually 4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry for club members is by donation, and cheap for others. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz
Sat 30 November 2024 - Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, www.cyclechallenge.com
Sat 30 November 2024 - Huka Steamer and Huka Hundy - Taupo
60km Steamer and 100km HHundy MTB event run alongside the big Taupo roadie event. www.cyclechallenge.com/huka-steamer and www.cyclechallenge.com/huka-hundy
Sat 30 November 2024 - Tekapo10 - Lake Tekapo
A 10 hour XC team relay or solo race based in the Lake Tekapo Regional Park, utilising a 7km circuit of 4WD track and singletrack. Great race for all abilities of racers with plenty of passing room. This event is organised as a fundraiser for Mackenzie College. More details on their Facebook page closer to the event
Sat 30 November 2024 - Hanmer 6, 12 and 24 hour - Hanmer Springs
A 12.5km course that uses many of the easier less technical tracks of the Hanmer forest trail network. Heaps more info at stjamesmountainsports.co.nz
December 2024
Sun 1 December 2024 - Bridge to Bridge - North Canterbury
Bike 58km from the Waimak River Gorge bridge to SH1 along 4WD, stopbanks and forestry tracks. Also a 115km Enduro option which heads up the North Bank and down the South Bank. Other options are the 30km Willows to SH1 course and a 12km recreational ride. www.bridgetobridge.co.nz
Tuesday evening, 3 December 2024 - Crocodile Series, round 3 - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
We (Christchurch Singletrack Club) are running our annual series of short XC races again this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Races typically take around 30-40 minutes to complete, and involve up to 4 laps. We vary the course each week for the main course. Usually 4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry for club members is by donation, and cheap for others. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz
Tuesday evening, 10 December 2024 - Crocodile Series, round 4 - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
We (Christchurch Singletrack Club) are running our annual series of short XC races again this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Races typically take around 30-40 minutes to complete, and involve up to 4 laps. We vary the course each week for the main course. Usually 4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry for club members is by donation, and cheap for others. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz
January 2025
Sat 11 - Sun 12 January 2025 - MTBNZ XC Series Round 1 - Dunedin,
A three round series this year.
www.mtbnz.org.nz
Sat 18 - Sun 19 January 2025 - MTBNZ XC Series Round 2 - Taupo,
A three round series this year.
www.mtbnz.org.nz
Sat 25 - Sun 26 January 2025 - MTBNZ XC Series Round 3 - Te Miro,
A three round series this year.
www.mtbnz.org.nz
February 2025
Sat 1 February 2025 (Waitangi Weekend) - Gold Trail MTB Ride - Shantytown, West Coast
A 40km ride from Shantytown to Moana (Lake Brunner). www.goldtrail.co.nz
7-8 February 2025 - Coast to Coast, www.coasttocoast.co.nz
Thursday, 13 February 2025 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Reverse Enduro - Crocodile XC MTB Park
Our annual Reverse Enduro which will decide the 2024 club Hillclimb Champions. Several short timed hillclimb stages where you cruise the untimed descents in between! More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry is by donation for club members (otherwise $15). Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz.
22-23 February 2025 - CyclingNZ XC National Champs - Rotorua,
www.cyclingnewzealand.nz
Thursday evening, 27 February 2025 - Crocodile Series, round 5 - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
We (Christchurch Singletrack Club) are running our annual series of short XC races again this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Races typically take around 30-40 minutes to complete, and involve up to 4 laps. We vary the course each week for the main course. Usually 4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry for club members is by donation, and cheap for others. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz
March 2025
Sat 1 March 2025 - Karapoti Classic - Wellington
Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10k north of Upper Hutt City, the Karapoti Classic is renowned as the Southern Hemisphere’s longest running mountain bike event. Established in 1986, this old-school adventure ride combines a huge but achievable challenge with historic trails, superb scenery and an awesome social scene. With options ranging from the feature 50km Classic to the 20km Challenge and the Kids' 5km Klassic, Karapoti has something for everyone. www.karapoti.co.nz
Sat 1 March 2025 - Motatapu, Wanaka
A 47km scenic ride from Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, to the historic and beautiful Arrowtown. This is your once a year opportunity to experience the breathtaking high country terrain and traverse the Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe Stations. www.motatapu.com
Thursday evening, 6 March 2025 - Crocodile Series, round 6 - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
We (Christchurch Singletrack Club) are running our annual series of short XC races again this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Races typically take around 30-40 minutes to complete, and involve up to 4 laps. We vary the course each week for the main course. Usually 4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry for club members is by donation, and cheap for others. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz
Thursday evening, 13 March 2025 - Crocodile Series, round 7 - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
We (Christchurch Singletrack Club) are running our annual series of short XC races again this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Races typically take around 30-40 minutes to complete, and involve up to 4 laps. We vary the course each week for the main course. Usually 4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry for club members is by donation, and cheap for others. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz
Sat 15 March 2025 - The Hanmer Hundy - Hanmer Springs
1, 2 or 4 laps of a 25km course. More info at stjamesmountainsports.co.nz
21-23 March 2025 - Oceania XC Champs, Coronet Peak, Queenstown
oceaniacycling.org
22 March 2025 - Le Race, www.lerace.co.nz
26-30 March 2025 - Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race - Rotorua
Ride. Relax. Repeat. NZ's biggest MTB stage race, riding the best singletrack the geothermal plateau has to offer. Blast the 35-55km stages in the morning, and chill and explore in the afternoons ready to do it all again the next day. Your ultimate stage race adventure. www.volcanicepic.co.nz
April 2025
Sat 5 April 2025 - The Mackenzie - Lake Tekapo
A lap of Lake Tekapo with 73 & 92km options, and 34 & 78km options for out and back courses. themackenzierace.com
Sun 6 April 2025 - Porirua Grand Traverse - Porirua, Wellington
Established in 2006, the PGT is the grand tour of Porirua's spectacular hills, harbour and coastline. Tackle the full 58km multisport event, or have a crack at the 28km MTB ride on Rangituhi's amazing singletrack paradise. Something for everyone - all ages, all abilities, all amazing! Enter at poriruagrandtraverse.co.nz
Sat 12 April 2025 - Naseby 3&6 Hour Challenge - Naseby
A fantastic relay event, now in a much shorter format than the traditional 12-hour that it has been for the first 20 years. Start/finish area is at the Larchview Campground, Naseby. More details available at www.mountainbikingotago.co.nz.
18 - 21 April 2025 = EASTER WEEKEND
May 2025
17 May 2025 - Highlander MTB Challenge by Whaka 100 - Rotorua
A journey you won't forget from the Whaka 100 team. The event, offering 11, 22 and 42km courses, aims to pack as much fun and flow into one event as possible without too much hard core. The perfect training event. Whether you’re a first timer or an experienced rider, their courses are packed with singletrack, surprises and scenery that will have you smiling from start to finish. www.highlandermtb.co.nz/
www.singletrack.org.nz
Christchurch Singletrack Club
Canterbury cross-country mountain bike trailbuilding and events
craig@singletrack.org.nz
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